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LOOM WORKS 



GENERAL OFFICES and WORKS 

WORCESTER.. MASS. 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
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WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 



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PROVIDENCE PHILADELPHIA 



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Copyright 1919. by Crompton & Knowles Loom Works. Worcester, Mass., U. S. A. 



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ROMPTON & KNOWLES LOOM WORKS takes pleasure 
in presenting to its customers and textile manufacturers this 
catalog in which may be found illustrations of many of the 
different varieties of looms manufactured. 

All the looms shown are in general use for weaving vari- 
ous fabrics of cotton, woolen, worsted, silk, etc. Those familiar with the 
development of the textile industry will appreciate the value of our long 
experience in designing and building weaving machinery. The inventive 
skill and genius of the best minds in the textile industry have produced 
these highly developed looms which may be found in many mills through- 
out the country. 

The development of these looms has been made possible by bringing 
together under one management a number of independent companies form- 
erly engaged in building looms, dobbies, jacquards, etc., for the manufacture 
of textile fabrics. 

Among the prominent companies now incorporated with the Cromp- 
ton & Knowles Loom Works are the Crompton Loom Works, established in 
185 1 under the name of George Crompton; The Knowles Loom Works, 
founded in 1863 under the name of L. J. Knowles and Brother; the George 
W. Stafford Mfg. Company, the Gilbert Loom Company, the M. A. Furbush 
and Sons Machine Co., the A. H. Steele Loom Co. and the Crompton-Thayer 
Loom Company. 

It is the purpose of this catalog to present some of the principal types 
of looms which we manufacture, but it is impossible to describe all the 
distinguishing features regarding the looms, in a catalog of this kind. 

Correspondence in reference to any of the looms or weaving problems 
is solicited and we shall always be glad to furnish all the information possible 
regarding the looms we build. 

Crompton & Knowles Loom W'orks. 



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C R O M P T O N 6f K N O W L E S LOO AJ \X O R K S 



Heavy Worsted Loom 

THE Heavy Worsted Loom is generally recognized as the standard 
loom for weaving the heaviest grades of worsted and woolen fabrics. 
The character of its construction and principles of its operation 
are now so well known as to make necessary only a brief outline of its 
salient features, and points of difference from our other looms of this type. 

The illustration shows a 30 harness 4x4 box loom, 82 inches between 
swords. The distance between swords ranges from 48 inches to 92 inches for 
worsted suitings, but the loom may be had in a variety of widths desired 
for this class of work. The harness motion operates on the Knowles open 
shed principle, the head being driven by an upright shaft geared to the 
bottom shaft, and the harness and box motions being so combined as to 
always move in harmony with each other. 

The take-up is either the combined positive and conditional ratchet 
ring, or positive worm as shown, with lower cloth roll operated by slip 
friction. There are ten change gears with the take-up. The loom has a 
filling stop motion and selvage motion. The frame and all the working 
parts are heavy, being designed to meet every requirement of worsted or 
woolen manufacture. 

The driving pulley is on a cross shaft journalled in an adjustable 
pulley frame, which affords a change of speed through a variety of driving 
pinions. Three of these pinions are furnished with the loom. When desired, 
this loom is equipped with motor drive. Two to one driving gears are 
recommended on all these looms up to 100 inches in width. Beyond this 
equal driving gears are used. 

The let-off" is of the steel band friction type, with three bearings in the 
beam stands. This construction accommodates a single beam with 18-inch 
or 22-inch flanges, or two beams with 14-inch flanges. Friction is regulated 
by weights in connection with steel bands over the ratchet friction heads. 
These ratchet heads permit the weaver to turn back the beam by hand with- 
out disturbing the let-off levers. 

One and one-half beams are furnished with each loom. 

Size of Pulley — 12-inch diameter, 33,^-inch face. 

Speed — For 100 picks of loom per minute, with an i8-tooth pinion on 
two to one geared loom, the driving pulley should make 217 revolutions. 

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WORCESTER, M A S S A C H U S E T 1^ S , U . S . A 




HEAVY WORSTED LOOM 



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C R O M P T O N ts' K N O W L E S L O O M WORKS 



Intermediate Worsted Loom 

THE Intermediate Worsted Loom is constructed on the same lines 
and embodies the same general principles as the Heavy Worsted 
Loom, but it is lighter throughout. 

It is adapted to a wide range of weaves between the heavy worsteds 
and the light dress goods, and its relatively lighter construction in con- 
nection with its high speed makes it a most economical and efficient 
machine. 

The loom may be had in a variety of widths up to 82" between 
swords and with other combinations of boxes, either with a positive cam 
box motion or with a chain box motion connected with the harness motion. 
The head is driven from the crank shaft by means of eccentric gears and 
upright shaft. The driving gears are two to one. 

The take-up is either the combined positive and conditional ratchet 
ring or positive worm. There are ten change gears with take-up. The 
selvage is operated from the lower end of the upright shaft. There is 
a center filling stop motion. 

While primarily designed for men's worsteds of light and medium 
weights, the Intermediate Worsted Loom is especially adapted for weaving 
dress goods. 

The type shown in the illustration is a full fancy loom, 25 harness, 
4x4 box, equipped with the well known Knowles open shed harness mo- 
tion, which is so combined with the chain box motion that it is impossible 
for the harness and box chains to get out of time with each other. This 
is a feature of all looms of this class. 

The drive is by face friction pulley on a cross shaft geared to the 
bottom shaft, with the head driven by an upright shaft from the crank 
shaft. When desired, this loom is equipped with motor drive. The pulley 
shaft is journalled in a swinging pulley frame which permits a variation 
in speed through change pinions. The let-off is by steel band friction, 
with spindles and weights. The loom takes a double beam stand and 
fittings for single or double beam. 

Size of Pulley — 10 inches or 12 inches diameter, 334^-inch face. 

Speed — To determine the speed of the pulley on a 2 to i geared loom, 
multiply the number of picks desired per minute by 2.17. One hundred 
picks per minute would require 217 revolutions of the pullej^. 

Extras 

A/[ultiplier for box chain. Selvage operated from box motion 
levers. Fittings for double beam work. 

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WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A. 




INTERMEDIATE WORSTED LOOM 



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C R O A'l P T O N y K N O W L E S LOOM WORKS 



Heavy Gem Loom 



TN this loom are combined the high speed of the dress goods loom and 
the substantial qualities of the Intermediate worsted frame. 

It is essentially a dress goods loom, having a light and fast running 
Gem harness motion, but in combination with an Intermediate frame it is 
capable of accommodating a line of weaves in the worsted class that are not 
adapted to the regular dress goods loom. It is designed for certain fabrics 
that are on the border line between the light worsteds and the worsted 
dress goods, and while somewhat limited in its scope, it is of high effi- 
ciency in its special field. We do not build this loom above 72 inches between 
swords, and it is not intended for goods requiring over 20 harness capacity. 

The loom has usually a single warp beam, with rope friction let- 
ofT, regulated by sliding weights on horizontal levers under the beam. 
The driving pulley, which is face friction, is on the crank shaft, and the 
driving gears are two to one. This loom may be equipped with motor 
drive. The take-up is the positive and conditional ratchet ring or posi- 
tive worm, with ten change gears. There is a filling stop motion con- 
nected with brake, a selvage motion, and multiplier on box motion. 

There are certain fabrics that are best woven on a loom of sub- 
stantial frame combined with a light and fast running harness motion. 
The Heavy Gem Loom is special!}' designed for this class of goods and 
accommodates itself to a line of heavy dress goods of narrow or medium 
width, but for extra wide goods, the Intermediate Worsted Loom is 
recommended as described on the preceding page. 

The illustration shows a loom 72 inches between swords, 16 harnes^ 
4x4 box. Other combinations of drop boxes may be had. We also build 
this loom with a plain lay. 

Pulley — 16-inch diameter, 3-inch face. 

Extras 
Cross drive. Double beam stands for single or double beam. '' 

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C ESTER, MASSACHUSET^^S, U. S. A 




HEAVY GEM LOOM 



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CROMPTON iff KNOWLES LOOM WORKS 

Cassimere or Woolen Loom 

FANCY FLANNEL and BLANKET LOOM 

THIS is our standard loom for weaving cassimeres and other woolen 
fabrics, including fancy flannels and blankets. Its essential differ- 
ence from looms in the worsted class is more marked than appears 
in the illustration, the same principles of operation being retained in the 
cassimere loom, but under such modifications of design and construction 
as are necessary to meet the special requirements of this class of goods. 

A feature of the loom is its relatively slow harness motion, which is 
of great advantage in handling the more tender woolen yarns with the 
open shed. It is built in 12, 20 and 25 harness capacity, with head motion 
driven from the crank shaft. 

While heavy and substantial in all its parts, it is somewhat simpler 
in construction than looms in the worsted class, usually having single beam 
stands and either the positive or conditional take-up with graduator. The 
conditional take-up sometimes preferred to the positive may be seen on 
page 19. 

The illustration shows a loom 92 inches between swords, 25 harness, 
and 4x4 boxes. It is also built with 3x3 boxes and may be had in a 
variety of widths. 

Size of Pulley — 12-inch or 14-inch diameter, 334-inch face. 

Speed — To determine the speed of the pulley on a 2 to i geared loom, 
multiply the number of picks desired per minute by 2.17. One hundred 
picks per minute would require 217 revolutions of the pulley. 

Extras 
Positive and conditional take-up. Double beam fittings. Multi- 
plier for box motion. Double chain border attachment for blanket loom. 

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WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A 




CASSIMERE OR WOOLEN LOOM 



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C R O M P T O N iff K N O W L E S LOOM WORKS 



Woolen Paper Felt Loom 

THIS loom is specially designed to meet all the requirements of 
heavy felt manufacture. Following the general principles already 
described with reference to the fancy worsted looms, it embodies 
the most substantial construction throughout. The frame is extra heavy 
with double back girts, several cross centers with shaft bearings on each, 
and arch braces at frequent intervals. Looms of extra width have several 
crank wrists and center lay swords. The harness vibrators and jacks are 
double thick and made of steel. 

Li the construction of its take-up this loom differs somewhat from 
the worsted looms, having a positive take-up with pipe rolls driven from 
the bottom shaft, and usually no lower roll, the woven fabric falling to 
the floor from the take-up rolls. 

Special interest attaches to the loom shown in the illustration, on 
account of its extreme width. It is one of the widest looms built for 
sending a fly shuttle across the lay, being 382 inches between swords. A 
heavier loom of special construction is built up to 480 inches in width. 

Looms of this great width are used for weaving seamless tubes in 
the direction of the length of the warp. The woven fabric is cut off in 
proper widths to make endless carriers used in the manufacture of certain 
kinds of paper. The loom is usually built with 12 harnesses, 3x3 boxes, 
and in dift'erent widths. 

There is a center bearing or rest for the warp beam and also for 
the take-up roll, on looms above 200 inches between swords. 

Size of Pulley — 18-inch diameter, 5-inch face. 

Speed — To determine the speed of the pulle)' on an ecjual geared 
loom, multiply the number of picks desired per minute by 3.23. Fifty picks 
per minute would require 162 revolutions of the driving pulley. 



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WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A 




WOOLEN PAPER FELT LOOM 



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Cam Flannel and Blanket Loom 

THIS broad loom, of substantial construction, is specially adapted 
for the manufacture of flannels, blankets, and cassimeres of mod- 
erate harness requirements. 

It is of simple construction — the harness motion consists of side 
cams and upright jacks, the take-up being conditional, with a combined 
cloth and take-up roll. The harness cams are readily changed to vary 
the weave, but as this loom is not built with over eight harness capacity, 
the Fancy Flannel and Blanket Loom is recommended where a large range 
of patterns is desired. 

On drop box looms, a positive cam box motion or a side plate chain 
box motion is attached, and for weaving blanket borders or wide patterns, 
the box chain multiplier is usually considered indispensable, as it effects 
a great saving of chain. 

The vibrators for raising the boxes are operated by cylinders and 
vibrator gears in the same manner as when attached to the Knowles head 
motion, and the usual combinations of drop boxes may be operated in this 
way with equal facility. 

By means of a disconnecting mechanism, either the box motion 
cylinders or the box chain shaft may be independently operated by hand. 

This loom has the regular cross drive with solid pulley frame, or 
motor drive, steel band friction let-off for one beam and conditional take-up 
with graduator. There is a center filling stop motion and selvage motion. 
The standard width is 92 inches between swords, but other widths arc fur- 
nished if desired. 

Size of Pulley — 12-inch diameter, 334-inch face. 

Speed — To determine the speed of the pulley on a 2 to i geared loom, 
multiply the number of picks desired by 2.17. One hundred picks per min- 
ute would require 217 revolutions of the pulley. 

Extras 

Combined positive and conditional take-up. Double beam and 
fittings. Chain box motion. Multiplier for box motion. Sliding pick 
from box chain. Positive cam box motion for 2 x i or 2 x 2 boxes. - 

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WORCESTER, iMASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A 




CAM FLANNEL AND BLANKET LOOM 



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C R O M P T O N y K N O W L E S LOOM WORKS 



Satinet and Jean Loom 

FOR satinets and jeans, we have a loom of simple construction and 
moderate cost. This is an end cam loom of 8-harness capacity and 

usually with a single box at each end, although the loom is also built 
with 2 X I or 2 X 2 boxes and a positive box motion for mixing filling. 

The loom is driven from the crank shaft by either face friction 
pulley or motor. The bearings for the beam shaft are pockets in the 
loomsides. 

The beam has plain friction heads, friction being applied by rope 
or steel band attached to levers with sliding weights. The take-up is 
conditional with graduator, the woven goods winding up on the take-up 
roll. The selvage motion is driven from the bottom shaft. As here shown 
the loom is reduced to its simplest form, but there are several attachments 
and modifications which may be applied. 

A fancy satinet loom is built with a i2-harness chain head, com- 
bined with a plain lay if desired, but also built with 2x2 boxes. This loom 
is shown on page 23. 

Size of Pulley — 14-inch diameter, 23.4-inch face. 

E X i r a s 

Positive cam box motion to mix filling with 2 x i or 2 x 2 boxes. 
Positive ratchet ring take-up to wind cloth on swinging roll. Positive 
ratchet ring take-up to wind cloth on lower roll. Filling stop motion. 
Brake connected with stop motion. 



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WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A, 







SATINET AND JEAN LOOM 



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Fancy Satinet Loom 



To meet the demand for a fancy satinet loom, a Knowles 12 harness 
head motion is apphed to the satinet frame. This construction 
affords all the advantages of a chain harness motion, while still 
retaining in other respects the more simple construction required for satinet 
weaving. 

The illustration shows a 12 harness i x i box loom, with a positive 
ratchet ring take-up combined with a swinging cloth roll over the take- 
up roll. 

A full fancy satinet loom is obtained by applying drop boxes 
operated from the head in connection with the harness chain cylinders, 
the combinations for this type being 2 x i or 2 x 2. Other details of this 
loom are described and illustrated on page 20. 



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WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A 




FANCY SATINET LOOM 



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C R O M P T O N L^ K N O W L E S LOOM WORKS 



Gem Dress Goods Loom 

THE Gem Dress Goods Loom embodies the essential features of the 
broad worsted looms, with a lighter frame and operating parts 
especially designed to meet the requirements of the dress goods 
manufacturer. This loom has the Knowles Gem head with harness and box 
chains combined. Licluded with the drop box loom is a box chain multi- 
plier, which effects a large saving of chain in the longer patterns. The 
drive is by face friction pulley on the crank shaft or motor drive. The let- 
off is by rope friction with bearings for beam shaft in pockets in the loom- 
sides. Double beam stands may also be applied if desired. The take-up 
is positive, with a swinging cloth roll over the take-up roll. There is a 
brake and a center tilling stop motion. 

The loom is usually built as a full fancy loom with from i6 to 25 
harness capacity and 4x4 boxes. It is built with other combinations of 
boxes, and in a variety of widths suited to dress goods work, but it is 
not intended for goods requiring a loom more than 72 inches between 
swords. 

WITH PLAIN LAY 

Dress goods in one color are woven on a loom having the same 
general construction as the full fancy Gem Loom except that a plain lay 
is substituted for drop boxes. 

The provision for double beams is a departure from the usual re- 
quirements for dress goods work, and our standard loom of this class has 
only a single beam with rope friction let-off. A leno motion may be applied 
to this loom, with a supplementary let-off arrangement, consisting of 
upper beam stands, beams and whip rolls. 

These and other modifications, such as cross drive, lower roll take- 
up, and a combination with a jacquard harness motion, make this loom 
well suited to a wide variety of dress goods. 

Extras 

Cross drive. Upper beam stands and beams. Jacquard driving 
mechanism. Double beam stands. Leno motion complete with slackeners. 
Lower roll take-up. Steel band let-off. 

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WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A 




GEM DRESS GOODS LOOM 



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Dobby Dress Goods Loom 

THE Dobby Dress Goods Loom is well known on account of its 
adaptability to the requirements of dress goods manufacture. 
From the two-cam harness construction shown on page 43, this 
loom extends into a variety of modifications, with a Crompton dobby 
harness motion substituted for under cams and with various combi- 
nations of drop boxes. For one color work the loom has a plain lay and 
the box motion and multiplier are omitted, but the full fancy loom follows 
the general construction shown, with either single or double index dobby 
and with harness, box and multiplier chains combined. 

Various attachments may also be applied either for novel effects 
in weaving or for the saving of chain and other parts. Among these are 
leno and lappet motions, two weave, double cylinder and several types 
of multipliers. 

The illustration shows a 16 harness loom with single index dobby, 
4x1 box motion, rope friction let-olf for single beam and positive ratchet 
take-up with rising cloth roll. Direct pull down springs for harness are 
included. There is also a filling stop motion. 

E X Iras 

Spring jacks. Dobby chain multiplier. Two or three or four weave 
motion. Leno motion. Upper beam stands and beams. 



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WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A. 




DOBBY DRESS GOODS LOOM 



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C R O iVI P T O N y K N O W L E S LOOM WORKS 



Gem Silk Loom 

THE standard loom for broad silk goods, especially in the heavier 
grades, is the Gem Silk Loom. This loom is peculiarly adapted to 
meet the varied requirements of silk manufacture on account of 
its substantial character, being built with the same style harness and box 
motions as are found in the Gem Dress Goods Loom. An important 
feature of all looms of this class is the combining of harness and box 
chains so that they cannot get out of time with each other, and the harness 
motion is positive in both directions. 

This loom has a rope friction let-off, and positive take-up with lower 
cloth roll. The drive is by face friction pulley on the crank shaft. There 
is a multiplier on the box chain, a filling stop motion, and a swinging reed 
frame held by springs, the lay being equipped with a dwell motion if desired. 

The illustration shows a loom 48 inches between swords, 25 harness 
and 4x4 boxes. The harness capacity varies from 16 to 30 shafts and other 
combinations of drop boxes may be applied. The loom is also built for 
jacquard work with the harness motion omitted. The loom may be built 
with 2 X 2 or 4 X 4 drop box lay or 2 x i ; 4 x i ; or 6 x i lays. 

WITH PLAIN LAY 

This loom combines the advantages of the Knowles positive harness 
motion, with a plain lay for one color work, and in every particular is built 
to reach a very high standard of excellence. 

On account of its substantial construction this loom is well suited to 
heavy silk dress goods in extreme widths. 

Any of the usual combinations of drop boxes may be applied, and we 
are frequently called upon to supply the drop box mechanism to plain looms 
in the mills. 

In ordering new looms of this type, the possibility of requiring the 
drop box equipment later should be considered, as it is less costly to antici- 
pate such a change by building the loom with an extended head frame 
designed to take the box cylinders when required. 

This loom is subject to all the modifications already described with 
reference to the full fancy Gem Silk Loom. One of these modifications, 
shown on page 31, is an upright shaft geared to the take-up mechanism to 
enable the weaver to operate take-up by hand. 

Extras 
Motor drive. Upright shaft with hand wheel to operate take-up. 

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WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A, 




GEM SILK LOOM 



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C R O M P T O N y K N O VV L E S LOOM WORKS 



Dobby Silk Loom 



IN the construction of the Dobby Silk Loom, the most careful attention 
to details has developed a type of loom that is recognized as standard 
for broad silk weaving. From the plain lay loom as a base, this loom 
extends into a variety of modifications that make it exceptionally adapt- 
able to all classes of plain and fancy silk goods. The base construction is 
a combination of the Knowles plain silk loom with the well known Provi- 
dence type of dobby in any capacity from 6 to 30 harness. 

Drop box looms include a multiplier, in which harness, box and 
multiplier chains are arranged in train, so that whether moving forward 
or backward the chains will always remain in time with each other. This 
multiplying feature has a variety of modifications extending into both har- 
ness and box chains, including the two-weave motion and reversing dobby 
chain. The loom shown is 48 inches between lay swords, and is equipped 
with 20 harness double index dobby, 2x2 boxes, rope friction let-off and 
positive take-up with lower cloth roll. Other combinations of boxes either 
2x i;4x i;6x i; or 4x4 may be had if desired. The large take-up drum 
is considered indispensable, and the upright shaft and wheel to operate 
take-up by hand are frequently called for. This loom without a dobby 
forms the basis of the Jacc]uard Silk Loom shown on page 33. 

WITH PLAIN LAY 

TaflFetas, grosgrains, twills and other standard broad silks are 
woven on the Dobby Silk Loom. This loom has been recently improved 
in many important respects, and special attention is called to the simplicity 
of the dobby driving mechanism and other working parts. This loom is 
designed for one color work, having a plain lay with wood or iron lay ends 
as desired. 

There is a swinging reed frame held by springs, also a filling stop 
motion if desired. 

Extras 

Motor drive. Spring jacks. Selvage motion. Two weave. Reverse 
dobby chain. Mechanism to operate take-up by hand. Large take-up 
drum. Felt roller with springs. 

Uprights and timbers for jacquard. Jacquard driving mechanism. 
Cone harness motion for taffeta weaving. 

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WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A. 




DOBBY SILK LOOM 



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Jacquard Silk Loom 



THE demand for jacquard machinery has been so great that we 
have given special attention to this department of our business, 
and are able to offer a comprehensive line of jacquard looms, developed to a 
very high standard in every respect. 

All types of jacquards built by us are complete in themselves, and 
can readily be applied to looms of other makes, but they are exceptionally 
efficient when used in combination with a Crompton & Knowles loom 
designed especially for jacc[uard work. A self-contained jacquard loom 
has heavy iron uprights bolted to the loomsides and gauntry timbers for 
supporting the jacquard machine. Suitable driving mechanism is pro- 
vided to insure an easy motion at high speed, the loom shown being fitted 
with a double lever independent cylinder jaccjuard of the latest type, with 
lifter levers operated from the crank shaft and cylinder motion operated 
by gear and stud. 

Several novel features are to be noted, among which are the large 
take-up drum, upright shaft to operate take-up by hand, and the motor 
drive. The let-off is by rope friction with friction weights and counter- 
weights, and the take-up is the Knowles positive with stretcher bar. The 
chain box motion is provided with jacquard indicator motion. 

Numerous modifications are offered, including other combinations of 
drop boxes. 



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WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A. 




JACQUARD SILK LOOM 



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Swivel Loom 

ANUFACTURERS of fancy effects and novelties will be interested 
in the recently improved Jacquard Swivel Loom shown opposite. 
The swivel attachment consists primarily of several rows of small shuttles 
held in a rail over the lay and automatical!}^ introduced into the warps at a 
desired point. The shuttles carry yarns of different colors and weave a 
surface figure on a plain ground, each row being independently indicated 
by the harness mechanism. 

The operating mechanism maintains perfect control over the shuttle 
rail in its transverse motion, so that a variety of effects is permissible, 
including separate figures or continuous diagonal stripes. The swivel 
motion is built with one, two or three rows of shuttles and may be applied 
to full fancy looms with any of the usual combinations of drop boxes. The 
figure is firmly woven into the goods and will not pull out. 



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WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, U. S. A 




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SWIVEL LOOM 



CROMPTON y KNOWLES LOOM WORKS 



Embroidery Loom 



ONE of the most advanced types of looms that we build is the 
Embroidery Loom. Li connection with a jacquard, the embroidery 
motion is designed to weave a raised hgure of many desired patterns, large or 
small. It consists of a batten carrying a row of very small shuttles set so 
closely together that they can be entered between the warps at a desired 
point. This makes possible the production of continuous embroidery effects 
covering practically the entire surface of the goods. The batten is under 
the control of operating mechanism indicated from the harness, and has a 
transverse motion which further facilitates its operation. The embroidery 
motion is complete in itself, and may be employed in connection with 
any fancy harness silk loom, although primarily designed for jacquard 
work. 

Included with the motion for 30-inch cloth are 60 shuttles and 
fittings, 60 quills, 60 lingers and levers, bar, cams and connections com- 
plete with side plate operating mechanism. 



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Plush and Velvet Loom 

THIS loom is of heavy construction and especially designed for 
the weaving of Plush and Velvet fabrics. The loom is built in 
several different widths, but usually 69^-3" between swords with 20 harness 
capacity and 2x2 box. Some of the looms are built with 2x4 box. 

In weaving the goods two sheds are formed through which two 
shuttles are thrown at the same time, thus producing a double fabric. 
The loom is built with a special iron breast beam on which is a cutting 
arrangement which splits the goods as they are woven. 

Standard Velvet being woven in three widths and split on the loom, 
six pieces are produced at the same time. 

An end cam harness motion can be used if desired, instead of the 
head motion, and this is sometimes used in the weaving of Plush fabrics. 

The looms are driven by cross or parallel drive geared to the crank 
shaft by face friction pulley or motor. 

The let-off is controlled by a lever or bar and weights with chain 
friction for cotton warp, and positive motion from the head for the pile 
warp. One pile beam and two warp beams are included, also the selvage 
spools on rods. 

The take-up is the positive worm type with two plaster of Paris 
rolls set with steel points. An adjustable cutting bar is furnished with 
this loom with cutters and hones. 

The loom is built with either a swing or parallel lay motion. 



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PLUSH AND VELVET LOOM 



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Cotton Loom 

THE economical weaving of print cloths and other plain cottons 
requires a loom built for high speed, embodying a very simple 
construction in a strong and rigid frame. The loom shown opposite is 
particularly well adapted for this class of work, its substantial frame and 
careful elimination of every unnecessary part insuring a light running ma- 
chine of the highest practicable speed. In its simplest form, this loom has a 
two cam and treadle harness motion. This number may be increased to 
three, four or five harness for more fancy weaving, and the frame is so well 
proportioned that double arches and dobbies of various harness capacities 
may be applied. Different types of warp let-off are available; the ratchet 
friction, compound friction, Brunelle or Bartlett. One and one-half beams 
are furnished with each loom. The take-up is positive with a lower cloth 
roll. Three change take-up gears are included. The loom is driven by tight 
and loose pulleys on the crank shaft. There is a side shipper with brake 
and a side filling stop motion. 

Extras 

Friction pulley. Tape selvage. Three, four or five cam harness 
motion. Center selvage. Bartlett let-off. Motor drive. Warp stop motion. 



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COTTON LOOM 



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Gingham or Fancy Cotton Loom 

FANCY cottons of simple weave, in one or more colors, are woven 
on a loom of the well recognized type shown opposite. In its simplest 
form, this loom has an underneath cam and treadle harness motion for two 
shafts and a plain lay. It may also be arranged for three, four or five har- 
ness, and the usual combinations of drop boxes are readily applied, either 
to new looms or to old looms already in the mills. 

A special top rigging for the harness may be attached to the arches 
to take the place of the usual top rollers. This feature is a marked im- 
provement, especially when the maximum number of harnesses is used. 

The loom shown has a face friction driving pulley on the crank 
shaft, rope friction let-off for single beam, positive take-up with cloth roll 
over the take-up roll, and a 4 x I box motion and lay. The box motion is 
governed by a variable pattern chain. 

There is a filling stop motion. 

Extras 

Heavy three-legged loomside. Double arches. Three, four or live 
leaf cams. Top rigging for harness. Warp stop motion. 

AUTOMATIC GINGHAM LOOM 

This loom is built with the automatic magazine for weaving two, 
four or six colors. When the loom is operating, a feeler is in contact with 
the yarn on the bobbin. When the filling is practically exhausted, the 
mechanism operates, causing the empty bobbin to be ejected and a full 
bobbin inserted in its place without stopping the loom or losing a 'pick. 

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FANCY COTTON OR GINGHAM LOOM 



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Dobby Cotton Loom 

THE loom shown opposite has acquired an enviable reputation in 
the broad field of fancy cotton weaving for which it was designed. 
A characteristic feature is the combination of a highly developed 
dobby with that type of box motion so familiar for many years to the 
users of fancy cotton looms. This loom is used for weaving huck towels. 
The harness and drop box chain cylinders are positively connected, thereby 
miaintaining one cylinder in a uniform position to the other under all con- 
ditions. The illustration shows a 4 x I box loom. 

A novel feature of construction is the high take-up roll, with a lower 
cross girt set back of the lay swords, which aft'ords easy access to the loom 
under the warp. 

For driving there is a choice of face friction, either by belt or motor, 
or cone friction. 

An improved form of dobby is here shown having two separate 
harness chain cylinders. With the two cylinders, from one to three distinct 
weaves can be obtained, giving a very wide range of weaving effects with a 
minimum length of chain. 

The let-off is frictional with a single beam, the complement of beams 
per loom being one and one-half. 

When upper beam stands for two or three beams are required, extra 
whip rolls are furnished. 

The take-up is positive with five change ratchets. The cloth winds 
on a descending cloth roll under a steel surfaced take-up roll. 

A leno motion with one to three sets of slackener bars may be ap- 
plied if desired. 

Other combinations of shuttle boxes may be assembled upon the 
loom, and center or side filling stop motions. 

Extras 
Spring jacks. Leno motions. Upper beam stands and beams. 
Two weave attachment. Motor drive. Warp stop motion. 

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DOBBY COTTON LOOM 



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Terry Towel Loom 



A LOOM for weaving Terry or Turkish towels is developed upon the 
lines of the standard Gingham Loom, with the special attachments 
necessary for weaving the looped or pile surface. This loom is 
supplied with our well known type of box motion, with supplementary 
cylinder fingers and connections in conjunction with the box motion chain 
cylinder for controlling the operation of the Terry weaving mechanism. 

The loom is driven by face friction pulley on the crank shaft, or 
motor drive. The harness motion is a simple and efficient under cam and 
treadle motion for four harnesses or by dobby. A cam on the auxiliary 
shaft operates a lever to regulate the movement of the swinging reed to 
form the terry. 

The take-up is positive, in connection with which is a sprocket 
chain measuring device for controlling the length of fabric woven. 

The let-off motion is frictional, with upper beam stands and beam 
for the Terry warp. 

An automatic fringe motion is applied if desired. 

AUTOMATIC TERRY TOWEL LOOM 

The illustration on the opposite page shows an Automatic Terry 
Towel Loom. The magazine shown on the end of the loom is filled with 
full bobbins of yarn. When the yarn on the bobbin is practically exhausted, 
the absence of the yarn is indicated by a feeler which causes the mechan- 
ism to operate, ejecting the empty bobbin from the shuttle and inserting 
a full bobbin of }"arn in its place. This operation takes place without 
the loom stopping or losing a pick. 

A great many of these Automatic looms are running successfully 
and the automatic feature increases production and lowers cost. It may 
be applied to either the Cam or Dobby Loom. 

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TERRY TOWEL LOOM 



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Damask Loom 

FOR tablecloths, napkins and similar goods in fancy patterns, the 
Crompton & Knowles Damask Loom is furnished in the form 
shown, to be used with jacquard equipment, the bottom and crank shafts 
being extended for jacquard driving. 

This loom is driven by face friction pulley either with belt or motor. 

For operating the shuttle boxes in an)" of the usual combinations, our 
familiar type of box motion is used. There is an attachment on the drop 
box cylinder motion to operate the box motion direct from the jacquard 
when so desired. 

The let-off is rope friction for single beam. One and one-half beams 
are furnished. The take-up is positive and conditional, with ten change 
ratchets furnished with each loom. The number of teeth in the ratchet 
equals the number of picks per inch in the cloth. The loom is fitted with 
side filling stop motion, and is built with plain lay or different combinations 
of shuttle boxes. 

The jacquard is mounted over the loom in different modes, namely, 
upon support stands attached directly to loomside, upon pipe supports 
fastened to the floor, or upon overhead timbers supported from the mill 
construction. 



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Bag Loom 

THE Crompton & Knowles Bag Loom, for weaving seamless jute 
and cotton bags, is built upon a strong frame with large harness 
cams to insure a proper depth of shed in the harnesses. 

If built for four harness work, a single arch is used, but with eight 
harnesses the loom has double arches. The drive is by face friction pulley 
on the crank shaft or motor with side shipper and brake. The let-off is 
of the geared friction type. One and one-half beams are furnisheci with 
each loom. 

The take-up is positive. An encased spiked take-up roll in front 
of the breast beam is connected by chain with a lower roll, the woven 
fabric winding up on a cloth roll rising in guides over the lower roll. 

An attachment for marking the length of bags may be had if 
desired, also mechanism for interweaving to form the bottoms of bags. 
The loom shown is equipped with both these attachments. 

Extras 

Plain two harness treadles and rolls. Bottoming attachment. 
Marking attachment. Motor drive. 



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BAG LOOM 



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Cotton Blanket Loom 

A LOOM for weaving Cotton Blankets is built upon a substantial 
frame with double arches and iron back girts. A variety of harness 
motions may be used, the standard loom having two and four 
harness under cams with regular top rollers, or an improved form of top 
rigging or a side cam harness motion. For more fancy weaving a dobby may 
be substituted for the cam harness motion, and where a greater range 
than that of the dobby is desired, a jacquard may be used. 

The loom may have 4X i;6x i; or 4x4 boxes. 

The box chain cylinder is equipped with multiplier and reverse 
chain cylinder motion for materially reducing the length of the pattern 
chain. 

There is a measuring motion for measuring the length of blankets 
and a dial for registering the number of blankets. 

The loom is driven by friction pulley or motor, with 2 to i driving 
gears. 

The let-off is friction by means of levers and weights with a ratchet 
arrangement on the lever for taking up slack rope. 

One and one-half beams in halves or full widths are furnished with 
each loom. 

The take-up is positive and includes ten pick ratchets, the number 
of teeth in the ratchet indicating the number of picks per inch in the 
cloth. There is also a center filling stop motion. 

Extras 
Dobby, 6 x I or 4 X 4 boxes. Special top rigging. 

Automatic Cotton Blanket Loom 

The illustration on the opposite page shows an Automatic Cotton 
Blanket Loom. The magazine shown on the end of the loom is filled with 
bobbins of yarn. When the yarn on a bobbin is practically exhausted, 
the absence of the yarn is indicated by a feeler which causes the mechan- 
ism to operate, ejecting the empty bobbin and inserting a full bobbin of 
yarn in its place. This operation takes place without the loom stopping 
or losing a pick. The ch-anging of the bobbin may also be made through 
the action of the filling fork, making the change if the yarn should break 
without stopping the loom. The automatic loom always has a single 
box on the magazine end. 

A great many of these looms are running successfully in a large 
number of mills. The automatic feature increases production and lowers 
cost. It may be applied to either the Cam, Dobby or Jacquard loom. 

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AUTOMATIC COTTON BLANKET LOOM 



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Marseilles Quilt Loom 

AN excellent quilt loom is offered in the type here shown. It 
^ is designed to meet the requirements of quilt weaving and may 
be had with uprights and timbers for jacquard supports if desired. The 
jacquard and the harness shafts are driven by cams on an auxiliary cam 
shaft. 

The usual combination of drop boxes is 2 x 2 as shown, other com- 
binations being used if desired. 

The frame is heav}' and rigid, has an iron back girt and a center 
cross girt. 

The drive is by tight and loose pulleys or by face friction pulley 
on a cross shaft, with bevel pinion geared to bottom shaft or motor drive. 
All driving gears are encased. 

The let-off is steel band friction with levers and weights for double 
beam The take-up is positive and has a friction clamp on the bottom roll. 
Schilling or independent picking is furnished and there is a center filling 
stop motion. 

SATIN CROCHET QUILT LOOM 

A similar loom for satin crochet quilt weaving may be had, arranged 
for single beam work. 

Extras 
Upright stands for jacquard support. Motor drive. 



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MARSEILLES QUILT LOOM 



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Flat Duck Loom 

A LOOM for weaving flat duck up to 40 inches in width, and soft 
hose duck, also for heavy osnaburgs, heavy denims, heavy awnings 
and other goods of similar character, is assembled upon a two-legged loom- 
side with wood back girt and single arch. A strong frame supports the 
driving pulley, which may be either face friction or motor driven The 
driving gears are placed at the pulley end of the loom and there is a brake 
motion operated from side shipper. 

The loom is equipped with a friction let-off with large beam heads, 
and whip roll. One and one-half beams each loom are furnished. 

The take-up is positive with roll positioned to carry a large cut of 
cloth. Three change gears are supplied. This loom is equipped with a side 
filling stop motion. 

Extras 

Three or four harness motion. Tape selvage motion. Double bar 
whip rolls. A'lotor drive. 



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FLAT DUCK LOOM 



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Light Duck Loom 

HIS loom is equipped for weaving light sail cloth and Army duck 
— grades of goods that require a much heavier type of loom than 



is built for cotton cloth and sheetings. 



It has been carefully designed with reference to the goods to be 
woven upon it, and the working parts are assembled in a strong and well- 
proportioned frame. 

Particular attention is called to the let-off and take-up mechanisms, 
which are specially designed for this grade of duck. 

The loom has a single arch supporting the harness roll shaft for the 
cam and treadle harness motion. The warp is carried on a beam with 
large friction heads and geared friction let-off. One and one-half beams 
are furnished with each loom. Friction on the beam may be released and 
the beam reversed from the front of the loom. 

The take-up is of the combined positive and conditional type, oper- 
ated from the bottom shaft with a steel surfaced take-up roll. Five change 
ratchets are furnished. The lower cloth roll has an independent condi- 
tional winding mechanism. 

The loom has 2 to i driving gears with a face friction driving pulley 
on the crank shaft. A filling stop motion is applied when desired. 

Extras 

Three and four harness motion for twill weave. Harness straps, 
hooks and lam shafts. Double pipe take-up rolls. Motor drive. 



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LIGHT DUCK LOOM 



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Intermediate Duck Loom 

CERTAIN light duck fabrics, requiring a heavier loom than those 
previously shown, are woven on the Intermediate Duck Loom. 

This loom is consistently heavier throughout, and has an improved 
form of harness motion, consisting of heavy racks and pinions, designed 
to drive positively both upper and lower harness roll shafts. 

This motion is operated by an independent crank shaft geared to 
the bottom shaft with eccentric dwell gears. The let-off is by friction on 
an under shaft geared to the warp beam. Beams are made of iron pipe 
with geared beam heads. Mechanism is included for releasing friction on 
the beam and reversing it from the front. 

The take-up is operated positively from the crank shaft with pipe 
take-up rolls covered with steel surfacing. The lower cloth roll, upon a 
square iron shaft, is a wooden shell which can be readily removed. Five 
change ratchets are included. 

Extras 
Harness strapping and hooks. 



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INTERMEDIATE DUCK LOOM 



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Medium Duck Loom 

THE Medium Duck Loom follows the Litermediate in Aveight and 
in the substantial character of the working parts. Not only in 
weight but in design and construction, this loom is a distinct departure 
from the lighter looms shown on the preceding pages. 

It is designed for weaving a considerablj^ heavier grade of duck, 
suitable for certain kinds of belting, heavy tent cloth and similar goods. 

The frame includes three iron top girts for warp tension. The 
drive is by a friction clutch pulley on the crank shaft. The harness motion 
is operated from the bottom shaft by cams and treadles, a single arch 
supporting the harness roll shafts. Extra sets of cams and treadles are 
applied on wide looms. The friction heads for the geared let-off are on a 
shaft under the beam. The warp beam is of iron pipe with large adjustable 
inside heads. Friction on the beam may be released and the beam reversed 
from the front of the loom. The take-up is positive, with ffuted iron take- 
up rolls and iron cloth roll. Five change ratchets are furnished. Duck 
looms of this type are sold by weight. This loom may be motor driven 
if desired. 

The cross girts are very heavy and are placed to secure the utmost 
rigidity. 

Extras 
Harness strapping and hooks. Motor drive. 



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MEDIUM DUCK LOOM 



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Heavy Duck Loom 



THERE is a less radical change in details of construction between 
the Medium and Heavy duck looms than between the Medium 
and lighter types of looms. Practically the same general design is repeated 
in the Heavy Duck Loom, with a marked difference in weight of the working 
parts and the arrangement for driving. The drive is geared back from the 
crank shaft to a separate pulley shaft by means of a spur pinion, and there 
are driving gears at both ends of the loom. This change re-enforces the 
driving mechanism and qualifies it for the heavier work demanded in 
weaving heavy belting for which this loom is specially designed. 

The description of the Medium Duck Loom on page 62 is closely 
applicable to the Heavy Duck Loom. The loom is sold by weight. 

Extras 
Harness strapping and hooks. 



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HEAVY DUCK LOOM 



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Extra Heavy Duck Loom 

THE transition from the Heavy Duck Loom to the Extra Heavy 
introduces several important differences in construction. The 
frame is very much heavier, having high arched sides with two iron cross 
girts at the top, an iron lower girt, and three heavy girts for warp tension. 
The harness motion is either cam and treadle or rack and pinion. The let- 
off is re-enforced by a supplemental friction head on each end of the lower 
shaft, having a rope or chain friction arrangement adjusted by levers and 
weights. The stands for the weight levers are bolted to the floor. This 
view shows the upright pressure rod and hand wheel for adjusting friction 
on the beam from the front. The loom is built for very heavy grades of 
standard duck. Li other respects the construction is similar to the medium 
and heavy duck looms already described, with heavier working parts 
throughout. The loom is sold by weight. 

Extras 
Harness strapping and hooks. Motor drive. 



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EXTRA HEAVY DUCK LOOM 



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Special Extra Heavy Duck Loom 

THIS loom is designed for weaving wide canvas dryer or paper mak- 
ers felts, which require more powerful machinery than that used 
in making the heaviest standard ducks. 

In frame, general construction and working parts throughout, 
this loom has been very carefully designed to resist the extraordinary 
strain involved in weaving these goods. The illustration shows the most 
recent type, which has been subject to an entire reconstruction along new 
lines. 

A massive frame with heavy girts, channel iron arches, and cross 
girts at frequent intervals, supports the driving and harness mechanism. 

The loom is driven by a friction pulley on an independent shaft with 
gearing connected to the gearing on a heavy crank shaft of hammered steel, 
this shaft having gears journalled in outside frames at either end of the 
loom. All gears have cut teeth. 

The harnesses, which are balanced by weight overhead, are operated 
by a special hammered steel crank shaft with rack and pinion drive to the 
upper and lower harness rollers. These rollers carry sprocket chain con- 
nectors to the harness frames, making a positive and powerful combination 
for the movement of the harnesses. The chains are adjusted b)^ means of 
malleable iron turn buckles. 

The warp is carried on a beam having a center rest and geared 
let-off mechanism. There is a friction shaft under the beam with handle 
at the front of the loom to release friction. 

The take-up is positive through ratchet and gears, driving an upper 
and lower pair of fluted rolls. The woven cloth passes under a platform 
to a supplemental winding up mechanism driven from the loom. 

Steel is used to a considerable extent in making the gears and cast- 
ings, the bearings for shafts are removable, and all machine work is done 
with reference to the most careful adjustment of the working parts. The 
loom is sold by weight. 



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SPECIAL EXTRA HEAVY DUCK OR COTTON PAPER FELT LOOM 



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Narrow Fabric Loom 

THE ten space heavy webbing loom, or belting loom, as illustrated 
is a representative of special looms that we make for narrow 
woven fabrics. 

What we have to offer in looms for narrow fabrics covers a great 
range of fabrics and a variety of looms. 

Of the lightest type may be mentioned looms for silk ribbons, 
labels and tape, as well as edging and kindred fabrics. 

We also make a great variety of looms for weaving elastic fabrics, 
which cover all garter webbing and suspender webbing. 

In the heavy looms, wc make a specialty of asbestos brake band 
looms and looms for cotton webbing and belting of i, 2, 3 and 4 plies in 
thickness and up to 7" in width. 

Owing to the variation in the construction of narrow fabric looms, 
we would suggest that inquiries be accompanied by samples of the goods 
to be made and with the information as to the required product in a given 
time. 



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NARROW FABRIC LOOM 



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Dobbies 

UR dobbies are well constructed, of first-class workmanship and 
are adapted for a wide range of fancy weaving. They are built 
in large variet}' in from 8 to 32 harness capacities. Among these 
are single index, double index, double c^dinder, rocking cylinder and other 
types of dobbies, each adapted to the particular loom for which it is intended. 

The illustration shows a double index dobby. Two rows of pegs are 
used in each chain bar, and two corresponding sets of indicator fingers. 
One row of pegs indicates the top set of hooks, the other row the bottom 
set of hooks. In this dobb}-^ the pattern chain advances but one bar every 
two picks of the loom, making the action very easy on the pegs and hooks. 
This type of dobby is useful for weaving long patterns and requires only 
half as many bars of chain as would be necessary on a single index dobby. 
Besides furnishing dobbies on looms, we supply them to be attached to 
old looms. 



Warp Stop Motion 



The illustration shows the latest idea in warp stop motions. These 
motions are well made and are exceedingly simple in their operation. The 
vibrator or arresting device operates within the upper part of the drop wire. 
The position of vibrator removes all liability of gathering of lint. The 
vibrator bars are held by steel discs in the frame head, allowing an easy, 
oscillating movement. When change of warp requires more than initial 
installation of wires, additional bars and wires are readily added without 
removal of any part of the motion, as the rod heads are adapted for four 
sets of bars at least. The form of main frame and attachable parts admits 
of the motion being positioned at any point on the loom frame, regardless 
of the crank shaft tie rods or warp rails. The frame is so constructed 
that either closed or open drop wires can be readily used. 



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D O B B Y 




WARP STOP 



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A FEW OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF 
LOOMS WE BUILD 



Asbestos 
Sisal Bag 
Press Cloth 
Heavy Belting 
Brocatelle 
Cane 

Cocoa Matting 
Linen Crash 
Fly Net 
Drapery 
Linen 
Matting 
Mohair 
Hammock 
Lappet 

, Double Shuttle Plush 
Plush 

Shawl Fancy 
Upholstery 
Window Shade 
Burlap 
Curtain 
Velvet 

Woolen and Worsted 

Woolen Blanket 

Flannel 

Cassimere 

Clay Twill 

Dress Goods 

Felt 



Gem Dress Goods 
Gem Worsted 
Intermediate Worsted 
Heavy Worsted 
Jacketing 
Satinet 

Cotton 

Bag 

Cotton Blanket 

Cotton Plush 

Crochet Quilt 

Damask 

Denim 

Handkerchief 

Gingham 

Jean 

Lining 

Marseilles Quilt 

Mosquito Netting 

Sheeting 

Huck Towel 

Terry Towel 

Corduroy 

Tire Fabric 

Duck 
Flat Duck 
Light Duck 
Intermediate Duck 
Medium Duck 



Heavy Duck 
Extra Heavy Duck 
Special Ex. Heavy Duck 

Carpet and Rug 

Tapestry 
Axminster 
W^eft 
Chenille 
Wilton 
Brussels 
Grass Twine 
Paper Carpet 
Fibre Carpet 

Silk 

Embroidery 
Gem Silk 
Dobby Silk 
Swivel 
Veiling 

Narrow Fabric 

Tape 

Hose 

Webbing 

Belting 

Brake Lining 

Ribbon 

Bandage 

Wickina: 



JVrite lis for inforynation about any of these looms 



CONTENTS 



Page 

Title Page 3 

Manufacturing Plants .... 5 

Introductory 7 

Heavy Worsted Loom .... 8 

Intermediate Worsted Loom . 10 

Heavy Gem Loom 12 

Cassimere and Woolen Loom . 14 

Woolen Paper Felt Loom . . 16 

Cam Flannel and Blanket 

Loom 18 

Satinet and Jean Loom ... 20 

Fancy Satinet Loom 22 

Gem Dress Goods Loom ... 24 

Dobby Dress Goods Loom . . 26 

Gem Silk Loom 28 

Dobby Silk Loom 30 

Jacquard Silk Loom .... 32 

Swivel Loom ........ 34 

Embroidery Loom 36 

Plush and Velvet Loom ... 38 



Page 
Cotton Loom 40 

Fancy Cotton Loom .... 42 

Dobby Cotton Loom .... 44 

Terry Towel Loom 46 

Damask Loom 48 

Bag Loom 50 

Cotton Blanket Loom .... 52 

Marseilles Quilt Loom ... 54 

Flat Duck Loom 56 

Light Duck Loom 58 

Intermediate Duck Loom . . 60 

Adedium Duck Loom . . . . 62 

Heavy Duck Loom 64 

Extra Heav}^ Duck Loom . . 66 

Special Extra Heavy Duck 
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Narrow Fabric Loom .... 70 

Dobby 72 

Warp Stop Motion 72 

Looms we Build 74 



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